Instrument Mechanician

We are hiring! 

At Sappi, we are a leading global provider with a reputation for delivering high-quality sustainable Woodfibre products and solutions for the global markets. We lead through our values centred around safety, integrity, courage, making smart decisions which we execute with speed. We are seeking unique people who believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive and safe environment.  

We’re on the lookout for an experienced Instrument Mechanician to install, maintain and repair instrumentation ensuring optimum plant availability by providing efficient services with specific responsibility for identifying repair and/or replacement needs, according to engineering specifications and safety standards.

As an Instrument Mechanician, you will be responsible for:

• Preventative maintenance as per maintenance schedules


• Fault finding, repairs and maintenance on Instrumentation / Control Systems


• Calibration of all field instrumentation to ISO standards


• Ensure damaged, ageing, and redundant equipment is replaced / removed timeously


• Assist in installation and commissioning of all new projects from field to DCS.  


• Scope and plan work orders as required


• Complete works orders


• Adhere to all Engineering and Safety standards


• Participate in root-cause failure analysis


• Perform daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual plant inspections and report all defects


• Maintain a high level of housekeeping

What are we looking for?

• Matric plus Full Engineering N2 Certificate (All 4 full subjects completed)


• N3 Engineering Certificate is advantageous


• Instrument Mechanician Trade Test Certificate


• 3 years post trade test experience in a heavy industry environment


• Excellent fault-finding and troubleshooting abilities


• Experience in the Pulp & Paper industry is advantageous


• SAP experience is advantageous


• Valid driver’s licence 


• The ability to work under pressure while following all procedures and standards


• Must be able to perform standby duties

What’s in it for you? 

• Opportunity to work within a global organisation that continues to thrive in a rapidly changing world even after 80 years of existence 


• Learning and development programmes to fast-track your career within Sappi 


• Opportunities to travel (dependent on the role) 


• Market-leading leave benefits 


• Employee wellbeing benefits